Patents by Inventor Kevin Uleck

Kevin Uleck has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Systems and methods for reducing the propeller noise
    Patent number: 11008093
    Abstract: Disclosed is an aerial vehicle having a reduced noise signature. The aerial vehicle may be a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aerial vehicle. The aerial vehicle comprises an airframe and a plurality of rotors operatively coupled with one or more motors. The plurality of rotors may comprise a first, second, third, and fourth rotor. Each of the first, second, third, and fourth rotors may be arranged in a single plane and oriented to direct thrust downward relative to the airframe. In certain aspects, at least two of the plurality of rotors employ a different geometry to generate a targeted noise signature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation
    Inventors: Amanda Kaufman, Riley C. Griffin, Kevin Uleck, Martin Kearney-Fischer, James D. Paduano
  • Wing-twist controlled aircraft
    Patent number: 11008087
    Abstract: The present disclosure directed to an aircraft comprising one or more propulsion devices, a flexible wing, at least two tail booms having a proximal end and a distal end, the tail booms being secured to said flexible wing at the proximal end, wherein the tail booms comprise of a tail section connected at the distal end of said tail boom and wherein the tail section comprises of at least one control surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: FACEBOOK, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel Uhlig, Cory A. Kays, Kevin Uleck, Gilbert L. Crouse, Jr.
  • Systems and Methods for Reducing the Propeller Noise
    Publication number: 20190291856
    Abstract: Disclosed is an aerial vehicle having a reduced noise signature. The aerial vehicle may be a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aerial vehicle. The aerial vehicle comprises an airframe and a plurality of rotors operatively coupled with one or more motors. The plurality of rotors may comprise a first, second, third, and fourth rotor. Each of the first, second, third, and fourth rotors may be arranged in a single plane and oriented to direct thrust downward relative to the airframe. In certain aspects, at least two of the plurality of rotors employ a different geometry to generate a targeted noise signature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2018
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Inventors: Amanda Kaufman, Riley C. Griffin, Kevin Uleck, Martin Kearney-Fischer, James D. Paduano
  • Wing-Twist Controlled Aircraft
    Publication number: 20190077497
    Abstract: The present disclosure directed to an aircraft comprising one or more propulsion devices, a flexible wing, at least two tail booms having a proximal end and a distal end, the tail booms being secured to said flexible wing at the proximal end, wherein the tail booms comprise of a tail section connected at the distal end of said tail boom and wherein the tail section comprises of at least one control surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2017
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Inventors: Daniel Uhlig, Cory Kays, Kevin Uleck, Gil Crouse